Abstract

Isolated posterior dislocation of the shoulder with ipsilateral humeral shaft fracture is a rare combination. Three cases of such co-existence have been reported so far. We report a fourth case and review the literature. Our aim is to highlight the importance of this rare co-existence. A high index of suspicion is necessary to diagnose posterior dislocation of the shoulder as most concentration is on the humeral shaft fracture. Delayed diagnosis has a poorer prognosis.